Hi Folks we ere lucky enough to be featured on our local news program here in Tulsa OK if you missed it this weekend, check out the online video!

https://www.newson6.com/clip/14856942/learning-the-art-of-kendo

Hi Folks Michael and I were invited to the Tulsa Lately Podcast last week listen in if you want to hear more about kendo and the Tulsa kendo dojo!

https://soundcloud.com/user-27421462/episode-27-the-tulsa-kendo-dojosoundcloud.com/user-27421462/episode-27-the-tulsa-kendo-dojo

Hi Folks Tulsa kendo is going to take part in a Charity Run for the Eagle Run Ops. This is a run dedicated to supporting at risk youth with a positive environment with community leaders such as veterans and first responders. 
We plan on having a post run, get together after the race at Got Wood Axe Throwing Co. friends and family are more than welcome to attend, please read below for more details.

RACE REGISTRATION: 
https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=70872&rsus=100-200-ec8b65ae-3edd-4862-b416-4ae5ff1b1a0ftrws
Location: Mohawk Park 5701 E 36th St N, Tulsa, OK 74115
Time: 8am-11am

Pizza Party
Location: Got wood axe throwing Co. 103 E Main St, Jenks, OK 74037
Time: 6pm-7pm
please bring some cash to help pitch in for the pizza and rental fee

Hi folks the Tulsa Kendo dojo was invited to the AUSKF summer camp on August 16-18 in Salt Lake City Utah.
The guest instructors this year are Shinji Funatsu Sensei (Hanshi 8 Dan) from Osaka and Masaru Yamazaki Sensei (Kyoshi 8 Dan) from Aichi.

Deadline August 2nd 2019

Location: University of Utah
George S Eccles Student Life Center – High Courts
1836 Student Life Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84112

SIGNUP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1SAs7ltpK6amkZk-T5w8rSNINM75c370SR_CI3qoYxic/viewform?edit_requested=true&fbclid=IwAR2PfdAdpegTO4ohTraOsIFNLGhjtPrP2MSLEbKhuNLU-ihDkh2TOjGFVy8

PAYMENT: https://www.paypal.me/AUSKFSummerCamp

EXAM: http://www.auskf.org/docs/Kendo5to6ApplicationDanForm.htm

Hey folks, some good news our dojo has been featured on Kendo World! Michael Lindsay sensei wrote an article about his experience overcoming a serious illness, and how kendo played a pivotal role in his journey. For those of who aren't familiar, Kendo World was the first English language magazine for international kendo practitioners, 

​https://www.kendo-world.com/post/katsujinken-the-life-giving-sword

Hi folks we were recently were invited to speak on a local Tulsa Podcast called Black Belt Banter, come check it out here:
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https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-buwnm-b2e0dc

Huge thank you to Professor Todd Ryan, Colin Switzer and  Thomas Williams for setting this whole thing up.

HI all we've been invited to perform a demonstration at the Gathering Place on June 1st. We will have a table set up, as well as perform a couple of demonstrations through out the day, showcasing kendo.

Please be sure to bring a change of clothing, and if you have a summer dogi, I would recommend using It, as this will be an outdoor performance.


Date/Time:
June 1st
10am-5pm
Demo Times: 
1:20pm  & 3:00pm

Location
Parking information/setup TBD
The Gathering Place
2650 S John Williams Way E, Tulsa, OK 74114

Hi everyone its time for the bi-annual Nabeshima cup, Texas Open, and shinsa. In Dallas Texas. this is the largest kendo tournament in the Southwest region. and continues to grow each year. please mark your calendars and be prepared for a weekend of kendo!

Testing material, once available will be posted here: www.swkif.org

Dates:
April: 26th Board meeting/checking/seminar
April 27th Shiai "Competition"
April 28th Shinsa "Examination"

Location:
The Greenhill School’s Phillips Gymnasium
​4141 Spring Valley Road, Addison, TX 75001

Paper-work Internal Due Date:
please make payments to Shaw Furukawa via check or Paypal: Furukawasho@gmail.com
DUE APRIL 4th NO EXCEPTIONS

TESTING PAPERWORK:
http://goo.gl/forms/hYEOEEHU0w